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THE MIXICOEOGIST.
Maraschino originated with the Italians. For
years the Pope sent this delicious liquor to all the
grandees of the world. Queen Elizabeth of Eng
land was extravagantly fond of it,and,as if to honor
it, drank it from a goblet of gold. The basis of
Maraschino is black cherries,jasmine, roses, orange
flowers, etc., fermented and distilled. It is recom
mended as an anodyne against nervousness. It is
extensively used in the preparation of jellies, sor
bets, pastry,etc.
Montana is prepared from the juices of plants,
flowers, roots, etc., growing on the highest moun
tains of America, principally the Rockies and Alle-
ghanies.' It is a powerful digestive, suitable for
everybody, but principally for the aged and debili
tated. It should generally be taken after dinner.
Curacao, dub (sweet) and sec (dry), also triple
sec, has foi its basis the peel of the young bitter
orange growing generally in the island of Curacao,
a possession of Holland,off South America. It is a
digestive,and is used as a preventive against fever.
It is white or gxeen in color.
Anisette is recommended for the cure of flatu
lency, colic, etc. The aroma and flavor of this deli
cious, ancient, and popular liquor Is obtained from
annis seed.